How a Canadian came up with the idea to shoot people out of cannons

Canada has a rich history of innovation, but in the next few decades, powerful technological forces will transform the global economy. Large multinational companies have jumped out to a headstart in the race to succeed, and Canada runs the risk of falling behind. At stake is nothing less than our prosperity and economic well-being. The FP set out explore what is needed for businesses to flourish and grow. Over the next three months, we’ll talk to some of the innovators, visionaries and scientists on the cutting edge of the new cutthroat economy about a blueprint for Canadian success. You can find all of our coverage here.

Our video series Maker Nation looks at the untold stories behind key discoveries and inventions made in Canada. China invented shooting people with cannons. But a Canadian invented shooting people out of them.

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